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Planning and Inventory Manager- East Leake, Loughborough- Hybrid Working.
Are you a dynamic supply chain professional with a passion for planning, inventory management, and leading high-performing teams? Do you thrive in environments where you can drive change, improve processes, and make a real impact?
Here at Saint Gobain British Gypsum, we’re on the lookout for an experienced Planning & Inventory Manager to join our team and take the reins in aligning customer demand with operational delivery. If you're strategic, operationally savvy, and thrive in leadership roles—this is the opportunity for you.
About the Role:
This is a critical role, acting as the bridge between customer needs and operational execution across the full supply chain. You'll lead a team responsible for scheduling, capacity planning, inventory management (raw materials & finished goods), and supplier coordination—all while driving continuous improvement and change.
You’ll operate across multiple planning horizons (from short-term to 36 months), working both strategically and tactically to ensure continuity of supply and exceptional customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop a high-performing team across planning, inventory, and supply functions.
* Own stock strategies to ensure optimum coverage across product families.
* Manage inventory processes across multiple sites, including £10m+ offsite stock.
* Ensure raw material and finished goods availability—both local and imported.
* Drive reporting into business planning cycles and lead gap-closing initiatives.
* Optimize supply chain performance against key KPIs: working capital, customer service index (CSI), and more.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to identify risks, solve problems, and implement change.
About You:
You’re an experienced supply chain leader who understands the end-to-end value chain and thrives in dynamic environments. You're ready to challenge the status quo and champion positive change.
What You Bring:
* Strong background in supply chain planning & inventory management.
* Experience with all MS Office applications as well as other systems i.e. SAP 4HANA.
* Proven experience leading and developing teams.
* Track record of implementing and managing change successfully.
* Confident decision-maker with excellent stakeholder communication skills.
* Strategic thinker with an eye for operational detail.
Who we are?
At Saint-Gobain British Gypsum, we’re proud to be part of Saint-Gobain—a global leader in sustainable construction, manufacturing innovative building materials and solutions that enhance wellbeing and performance in living and working spaces.
British Gypsum has been at the heart of the UK construction industry for decades. From iconic landmarks to everyday homes, our products are trusted by professionals across the country. We're committed to driving innovation, reducing environmental impact, and supporting the construction of better, safer, and more sustainable buildings.
We believe in empowering our people, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, and offering exciting career opportunities across our business.
Why Join Us?
This is more than a planning role—it's a chance to shape the future of our supply chain. You’ll be empowered to lead, influence, and drive transformation in a supportive and innovative environment.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Production, Strategy/Planning, and Supply Chain
* Industries: Building Materials, Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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